The No. 19 Cincinnati Bearcats appeared to complete their non convention slate 10-1 in opposition to the Grambling State Tigers on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Area. Would the Bearcats have any let down earlier than Christmas? Senior guard Connor Hickman was out due to a proper ankle/leg harm.
Cincinnati dominated early with a ton of alley oops and dunks by Aziz Bandaogo and Dillon Mitchell. At occasions the lead was as excessive as 22 factors, however a 9-0 run by Grambling reduce the result in 13 at half, 37.24.
Bandaogo led the best way with 10 factors and 4 rebounds, Mitchell six factors and rebounds. Dan Skillings and Jizzle James each had three assists within the first half.
Within the second half Cincinnati dominated successful the ultimate 20 minutes 47-25, to provide them an 84-49 win. Mitchell had the play of the half when he dunked on Ernest Ross for a tremendous and one. Bandaogo led the Bearcats with 15 factors. Adopted by Mitchell with 13 factors. Day Day Thomas had 12 factors off the bench and James had eight assists and no turnovers.
This recreation was pure dominance by the Bearcats they gained’t play till December thirtieth at Kansas State 7 pm (ET).